1931 China floods
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The 1931 China floods or the 1931 Yellow River Floods were a series of floods that occurred in China in the year 1931. It is the most deadly natural disaster by death toll. About 1,000,000-3.7 million people were said to be dead in this series of floods.[2][3]
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Victims of the flooding in August 1931 | |
How long: | July–November 1931 (depending on river) |
Deaths: | 422,499–4,000,000[1][2][3] |
Areas affected: | Yellow River, Yangtze River, Huai River |
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